April News and Upcoming Events

Join us for the SIU SDM Spring Alumni Weekend in May!
Dr. Joy Receives ADEA Fellowship
SDM's Nash Receives ASDA National Appointment

Join us for the SIU SDM Spring Alumni Weekend in May!

SIU SDM Spring Alumni Weekend

The Spring Alumni Weekend is returning to Alton in May! Enjoy a golf tournament, a CE program and an alumni reception all in one fun-filled weekend!

Friday, May 4

  • 23rd Annual Prophy Cup Challenge
    Always a great day of golfing with friends!

Saturday, May 5

  • CE Presentation
    “What’s Hot and Getting Hotter” (Must Have Dental Products and Materials)
    Presented by Dr. Howard Glazer
  • Spring Alumni Reception
    Enjoy an evening on campus with classmates and colleagues

  • Reunion Events
    Anniversary classes are invited to plan a dinner in the Alton area following the Spring Alumni Reception.

Learn more about the Spring Alumni Weekend activities, register for the golf tourney, and RSVP for the weekend of fun!

Dr. Joy Receives ADEA Fellowship

Dr. Anita Joy

The SDM's Dr. Anita Joy is the recipient of the 2018 American Dental Education Association/ADEAGies Foundation Education Fellowship.

Joy is an associate professor and chair of the SDM’s Department of Growth, Development and Structure. She is an eight-year member of the SDM faculty, having joined in 2010 and began her interactions with the ADEA at that time.

Read more about this exciting opportunity for Dr. Joy and the School.

SDM's Nash Receives ASDA National Appointment

Alexandra Nash

Alexandra Nash, a member of the SDM Class of 2021, has been appointed as an editorial board contributing editor by the American Student Dental Association (ASDA) for 2018-19. Nash received the appointment at the January meeting of the ASDA Board of Trustees.

“I am thankful for this appointment, and look forward to representing both my class and school on a national level,” said Nash, a Lebanon native.

Read more about this outstanding opportunity for a SDM student.